NCERT SOLUTIONS CLASS 6 CHAPTER 2 – Components of food

Question 1: Name the major nutrients in our food.

Answer 1

The major nutrients in our food are carbohydrates, proteins, Fats, Vitamins and minerals.

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein

Question 2: Name the following:

(a) The nutrients which mainly give energy to our body.
(b) The nutrients that are needed for the growth and maintenance of our body.
(c) A vitamin required for maintaining good eyesight.
(d) A mineral that is required for keeping our bones healthy.

Answer

1. Carbohydrates and fats
2. Proteins and minerals
3. Vitamin A
4. Calcium

Question 3: Name two foods each rich in:

(a) Fats
(b) Starch
(c) Dietary fibre
(d) Protein

Answer

Question 4: State the statements that are correct.

(a) By eating rice alone, we can fulfil the nutritional requirement in our body. ( )
(b) Deficiency diseases can be prevented by eating a balanced diet. ( )
(c) Balanced diet for the body should contain a variety of food items. ( )
(d) Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body. ( )

Answer

1. Incorrect
2. correct
3. correct
4. incorrect

Question 5: Fill in the blanks:

(a) _________ is caused by the deficiency of vitamin D.
(b) Deficiency of _________ causes a disease known as beri-beri.
(c) Deficiency of vitamin C causes a disease known as _________.
(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of _________ in our food.

Answer

1. Rickets
2. Vitamin B1
3. Scurvy
4. Vitamin A